President Obama just spoke on his Affordable Care Act being upheld by the Supreme Court.

"Whatever the politics, today's decision was a victory for people all over this country whose lives will be more secure because of this law and the Supreme Court's decision to uphold it," Obama said Thursday at the White House.

Obama also mentioned the politics of the argument, noting that in the past the individual mandate "enjoyed support from members of both parties, including the current Republican nominee for president."

Full liveblog after the jump.

Obama starts at 12:15.

Obama: "They're reaffirmed a fundamental principle ... no illness or accident should lead to any family's financial ruin."

Obama says they'll be discussion of who won and who lost. "That discussion completely misses the point."

Obama: "I want to talk about what exactly it means for you. ... If you're one of the 250 million Americans who have health insurance, you will keep your insurance."

Obama says Americans will receive a rebate soon.

Talks about young people and seniors already getting insurance/discounts.

More: "All of this is happening because of the Affordable Care Act... Thanks to today's decision, all of these benefits and protections will continue for Americans who already have health insurance."

Obama, to Americans w/o health insurance: "Each state will take the lead in designing their own menu of options."

Talks about state flexibility in exchanges.

More: "I've asked Congress to help speed up this process..."

More: "Insurance companies will not longer be able to discriminate."

More: "If you're sick, you'll finally have the same chance."

Obama says the Supreme Court also upheld the "responsibility" of everyone to buy health insurance if they can afford it.

Obama says he knew it wouldn't be "politically popular." Obama: "People who can afford to buy health insurance ..." should do so. Says that it was supported by people in both parties.

Obama: "I know a lot of coverage through this health care debate has focused on what it means politically... I didn't do this because it was good politics. ... I did it because it was good for the country... There's a framed letter that hangs in my office right now..."

Obama said the letter was sent by a woman.

Obama says the story "reminded me of all the Americans, all across the country" who had to worry not only about getting sick but "the cost of getting well."

Obama says other Americans "who will not have to hang their fortunes on chance. These are the Americans for whom we passed this law... We will work together to improve on it ..." Says we can't afford to refight the political battles.

More: "It's time for us to move forward... Now's the time to keep our focus on the most urgent focus of our time."

Obama: "Today, I'm as confident as ever, that when we look back 5 years from now, or 10 years from now, or 20 years now, we'll be better off."